The actress highlighted Sheridan’s candor and grounded nature, saying he seemed more like a rancher than a typical writer — his manner and appearance convinced her of that authenticity.
Mirren starred opposite Harrison Ford as Cara Dutton on 1923, which ran for two seasons from 2022 to 2025 on Paramount+. Other performers, including Morgan Freeman, have also praised Sheridan’s focus on emotional, human storytelling in projects like Lioness.